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本能

běn néng
HSK 7

English Meaning

instinct

Authentic Cinema Dialogue 3 CURATED EVIDENCE CLIPS
人总会本能地呼救吧
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即便知道自己快不行了

“someone knows they're about to die,”

“they instinctively call for help...”

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总会给自己止血吧

“or try to stop the bleeding.”

趋利避害是人的本能
HSK 6 00:02
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💡 INTENT:

“It is only human nature to look out for one's own interests, so don't be surprised by their choice.”

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不要那么不相信

“Don't be in such disbelief.”

“It's human instinct to seek advantage and avoid harm.”

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田氏偌大家业

“I can't let the Tian family's vast business”

《八千里路云和月》 · historical_and_court
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因为救人对于我来说是本能
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救人时我的脑袋里是一片空白

“"When I was saving them, my mind was blank.”

“That's because to me, saving lives is an instinct.”

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是不需要准备的

“It doesn't require preparation.”

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